GRE 8000 词表

A long roll of parchment, paper, or other material, especially one with writing on it.

to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush and water

a feeling of doubt or hesitation about the rightness or morality of an action.

capable of being understood or interpreted; comprehensible.

to examine or look at something very carefully in order to discover information.

To scrape or brush the surface of something, especially shoes, against something else, making a mark or becoming worn.

To make a solid object representing a person or thing out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone

an artist who makes sculptures

making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intent to damage their reputation.

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

a disease caused by a lack of vitamin c, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds.

a farming tool with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole, used for cutting grass or grain by hand

A line where two edges of fabric, leather, etc. are joined together, typically by sewing.

unpleasant and immoral; involving the worst aspects of life

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

(of a person) having a lot of experience of a particular activity

A substance, such as salt, herbs, or spices, used to add flavor to food.

To formally withdraw from a federation, alliance, or political or religious organization.

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance

Tending to keep your feelings, thoughts, or intentions hidden from other people.

relating to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred.

free from danger or risk

Financial instruments that represent an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.

Calm, quiet, or composed; not excited or agitated.

Having a calming or soothing effect; reducing nervousness or excitement.

(of work or a way of life) characterized by much sitting and little physical activity

Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.

The quality of being dedicated and diligent; constant and earnest effort.

Showing dedication and great care in one's work or duties.

A young plant that is grown from a seed.

proper or appropriate in the circumstances; fitting

(of a liquid) to flow slowly and in small quantities through something or into something

(of a liquid) to move about violently as if boiling

any of the parts into which something can be divided

a large fishing net with floats at the top and weights at the bottom, designed to hang vertically in the water to encircle fish.

relating to or caused by earthquakes

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Highly influential in an original way, providing a basis for later development.

A college where priests, ministers, or rabbis are trained.

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body

(of a person) Possessing or showing good sense and judgment; practical and reasonable.

Easily affected or changed by something.

The quality or state of being sensitive to physical stimuli, emotions, or the needs of others.

the process of making someone or something more sensitive or responsive to a particular stimulus or situation.

Able to perceive or feel things; having consciousness or the capacity for experience.

a feeling or opinion about something or someone, often based on emotions rather than reason.

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

to move, set, or keep apart; to stop being together or connected.

relating to or caused by harmful bacteria that produce infection and pus

of or relating to a tomb or burial

Following a particular order or sequence; consecutive.

To isolate or hide away; to take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or a dispute is settled.

resembling or characteristic of a seraph; angelic, blissful, or pure.

(especially of vegetation) dry and withered

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Arranged in or forming a series.

a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service.

Having a row of small sharp projections along the edge like the teeth of a saw.

Having a row of small, sharp points along the edge like a saw.

(of rows of people or things) standing or arranged closely together in a dense mass.

In good enough condition to be used; functional.

Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive

The condition of being a slave or of being completely under the control of someone else.

A problem that makes progress more difficult or success less likely.

To end an argument or solve a disagreement

established in a stable or permanent way, especially in a particular place or role.

To cut or break something into parts, or to separate something from a larger thing.

very great; intense

An underground pipe or passage that carries away waste water and sewage from buildings and streets.

An instrument with a graduated arc of 60 degrees, used in navigation and astronomy for measuring the angular distance between objects.

a metal ring or fastening, typically part of a pair connected by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together.

A type of soft, fine-grained sedimentary rock that splits easily into thin layers.

Something that is not what it appears to be and is intended to deceive people.

a state of complete disorder or ruin

A piece of a brittle substance, especially of broken glass or pottery.

broken violently into many pieces

very thin, small pieces of wood, metal, or other material that have been removed from a surface with a sharp tool like a plane or a knife.

to cut the wool off a sheep

a close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword

To put a knife or sword into its protective cover.

To allow something to fall off or be removed.

very steep; almost straight up and down

the hard protective outer case of a creature such as a snail, shellfish, or turtle

a structure that provides protection from danger or bad weather

To decide not to continue with a plan or idea, often for a period of time.

The chief executive officer of a county in England and Wales, responsible for legal and ceremonial duties.

A broad piece of armor, carried on the arm or in the hand, for protection against blows or projectiles.

The quality of appearing deceitful, evasive, or untrustworthy.

Lacking in ambition, energy, or determination; lazy and idle.

A mass of small, smooth, rounded stones, especially on a beach.

Neat, tidy, and in good order.

To avoid doing something difficult, unpleasant, or that you are responsible for.

a large number of fish swimming together as a group.

badly made or done

to fire a bullet or an arrow, or to hit, wound, or kill someone or something with a bullet or arrow

To steal goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

(of goods) faded or damaged from being displayed in a store.

the part of the body where an arm, foreleg, or wing is attached

to push someone or something in a rough or careless way

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

To make a very loud, high-pitched cry, especially because of fear, pain, or excitement.

a place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic, marked by a building or other construction.

To become or make something smaller in size, amount, or value.

a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.

A woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several stems arising at or near the ground.

To raise and lower your shoulders slightly to show that you do not know something or are not interested

To remove the shell or outer covering from something, especially from shellfish or corn.

To shake suddenly and briefly because you are frightened, cold, or feel strong emotion.

To deliberately avoid or keep away from someone or something.

To move or shift someone or something to a different place, often one that is less important or central.

making or characterized by a hissing sound.

A brother or sister.

(in ancient Greece and Rome) a woman who acted as a channel for prophecy from a god.

Relating to the distant stars or constellations, not the sun or planets.

a small show or performance at a fair or circus that is separate from the main show.

to avoid something, such as a question, problem, or responsibility, by not dealing with it directly.

a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town or building by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc., to the people inside

To put a dry substance through a sieve in order to remove large pieces or lumps, or to make it finer.

A sign, gesture, sound, or action that is used to give information or instructions, or to make something known.

Having a particular meaning; expressive or suggestive.